Issue 50

Reaching half a century of magazines is no mean feat in today’s cut-throat world of print, so we’ve decided to have a small celebration.

In this particularly special IPSE Magazine, we take a look at the journey so far, before revealing one or two plans for the future.

But don’t you worry, we haven’t forgotten about everything else. With the dust settled on last month’s general election, we assess the aftermath. For the first time in what feels like a very long time, the UK has some sense of political certainty. It all feels a little unfamiliar doesn’t it?

By and large the people placed their faith in David Cameron and his band of merry men and women for the next five years at least. And to be fair to the Prime Minister, he hasn’t wasted much time. With a new Business team in place – which includes Minister for Small Business Anna Soubry –Government look to be taking self-employment very seriously indeed.

Inside the mag, Telegraph writer Asa Bennett makes his IPSE Magazine debut, making sense of post general election UK in From the Lobby.

We also spoke to you, our readers. IPSE members from all four corners of the UK penned their thoughts on all the election madness, which I’m sure you’ll agree, there was no shortage of! And finally, Jamie McDermott crossed the pond and experienced freelancing New York style, we introduce all of IPSE’s new staff, review the latest and best wearable technologies, and as always, a whole lot more.